ANN ARBOR, MI — The Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) announces its annual Summer Training Program, scheduled for July 14-18, 2025, at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This comprehensive week of development offers specialized training for ironworker members and partner contractors across North America.
Designed to equip attendees with a new set of skills, the program emphasizes both professional development/technical proficiency and personal development. Participants can expect a wide array of courses that span business fundamentals, leadership strategies, advanced communication techniques, and the latest in construction technology.
“We are not just sharpening tools, we are sharpening people,” said Cindy Menches, Director of Professional Development, IMPACT. “This year’s program introduces new leadership and communication-focused courses aimed at helping our contractors and members enhance their effectiveness both on and off the job site.”
Highlights of the 2025 program include:
- Fundamentals of Cost Estimating & Bidding (July 14-16): Tailored for beginners in rebar installation, this intensive course builds core competencies in bid preparation
- Superintendent Training (July 14-18): Designed for emerging field leaders, this course provides insights into site safety, people management, scheduling, and technological integration
- Technology in Action: Introduction to Robotic Total Station for Layout (July 15-18): A hands-on course in advanced layout principles and robotic surveying tools
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The Leadership and Communication Series will feature the following:
- Every Conversation Matters (July 14): Emotional intelligence and coaching for high-performing teams
- Applying the Six-Step Process (July 15): A structured method for solving organizational challenges
- Extending Your Sphere of Influence (July 16): Persuasion skills for impactful leadership
- Mastering Meaningful Engagement (July 17-18): Fostering authentic connections and engagement
“Our winter and summer training programs in Henderson, Nevada, and Ann Arbor, Michigan provide exceptional opportunities for both professional and personal growth. But the learning doesn’t stop there,” said Bill Brown, IMPACT Co-Chair and Executive Director of Ideal Contracting. “IMPACT delivers a wide range of high-quality training year-round for our partner contractors and ironworkers members.”
The Ann Arbor training aims to show IMPACT’s ongoing commitment to fostering excellence and innovation in the ironworking industry. The goal of the event is to equip ironworkers and contractors with not only the technical skills they need but also the mindset, resilience, and strategic thinking required for long-term success.
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Photos courtesy of IMPACT and JD Scott Photography
